General information

All posting locations: Worcester, , United Kingdom

Job Function: 06 - Manufacturing

Date Published: 07-Nov-2023

Ref #: R-76468

Description & Requirements

The successful candidate will:

  • Work on a rotating shift pattern to provide engineering breakdown support for the Site, execute changeovers and continuous improvement activities.

  • Diagnose and overcome operational problems, working with the production team to identify root cause of problems and then suggest and implement improvements to address reliability. 

  • Execute PPM tasks and effectively react to unscheduled maintenance requirements with appropriate corrective action. 

  • Plan, schedule and agree daily and weekly workload with the Maintenance Manager and Engineering Team Leader.

  • Update the Engineering Team Leader to reorder spare parts used to ensure stick levels are maintenance and to control spares in an efficient manner. 

  • Actively look for areas of improvement and put forward ideas to improve PPM’s, Store Management, Maintenance Day activities and alternative efficient equipment / processes. 

  • Takes pride in maintaining the standards in and around own working area and any areas of allocated ownership. 

  • Ensures company policies and procedures are always adhered to, and quality, safety, performance, and attendance standards are maintained. 

  • Support the technical upskilling programme of the Production Operators (changeovers, shut down and CIP procedures.)

  • Understand and operate production equipment and CIP procedures to provide operator cover to an absolute minimum.

  • Takes responsibility for safe operation, fault finding and maintenance of all machinery, as well as own personal safety, and the safety of colleagues. 

  • Able to understand and deliver company and best practice quality standards.

  • Has effective communication with all employee’s ensuring information is communicated effectively and concisely presenting recommendations, plans and decisions in a clear and logical manner.

  • Utilises the allotted time to carry out detailed handovers, ensuring all relevant information is requested and given. 

  • Any other reasonable requests made by the Maintenance Manager or Site Leadership Team. 

This opportunity is open to apprentice graduates or candidates with awareness of a food manufacturing environment. 

  • Multi-skilled with strong mechanical knowledge and competent electrical knowledge. 

  • Experience of fault finding within electrical systems with PLC appreciation.

  • Experience of predictive / preventative maintenance techniques and routines. 

  • Demonstrated ability for problem solving.

  • A team player, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

  • Self-motivated with a desire for continual personal development.

  • Knowledge of Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality Systems and Procedures.

The below are desirable but not essential for the role. 

  • HNC or equivalent in an engineering discipline. 

  • Experience of SAP.

  • TIG Welding experience. 

About Us

Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch. We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.

Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet. We’re proud of where we’ve been – and even more thrilled about where we’re headed – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.

Why Us

We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands. Good isn't good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins - and our failures – as we work together to lead the future of food.

Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and nurturing strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.